July-25th-2011

father of flipping, went to see him in June in CO. #bced ||
 * **User name** || **Time** || **Status** ||
 * anotherschwab || 20:04 || RT @davidwees: Premise: knowledge is expanding at an ever accelerating rate. We need more specialization in K12 and less regurgitation. #BCed ||
 * newtechnetwork || 20:04 || RT @Mcoaty1: Model and communicate (to the kids) how you personalize your own learning #BCed ||
 * okmbio || 20:04 || @millerblair check out @jonbergmann
 * soltauheller || 20:04 || @MrWejr @davidwees maybe. Just a though #BCed ||
 * stevemacg || 20:04 || Regarding depth rather than breadth, "if one knows the way broadly, one will see it in all things" ~ Miyamoto Musashi #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 20:04 || @misssball Should be http://bced.wikispaces.com/ does that work? #BCed ||
 * HHG || 20:04 || @MrWejr @plnaugle @MaryAnnReilly Starting with encouraging interests perhaps? And good point, Chris, re no judgment. #bced ||
 * devinpage1 || 20:04 || @plnaugle Good point! Seen articles dissing use diff instr to meet mult intelligences. But who could argue against diff learning??? #BCed ||
 * plnaugle || 20:03 || @HHG sum teachers get 2 do that in the US. We call it looping w/ the studetnts. 1-3 or 4-6 grades usually. Get 2 know students well. #BCed ||
 * DrGarcia || 20:03 || @bryanjack personalized learning (i.e., DI) is a stance a T takes in relation to their Ss & encompasses planning, assessment, etc. #BCeD ||
 * mikesher || 20:03 || ... and share w/ us who couldn't make it? RT @davidwees: Could a couple of ppl volunteer to summarize the discussion from tonite? #BCed ||
 * misssball || 20:03 || @davidwees The link wouldn't work for me.#BCed ||
 * zzsu || 20:03 || @davidwees the role of technology access to learning objects, content creation, organization, communication, sharing and eportfolio #BCed ||
 * millerblair || 20:02 || @MrWejr I agree education for the most part is not unique in BC, but context or flavour of some of the initiatives are different #bced ||
 * davidwees || 20:02 || @misssball Not yet. I'm exporting the tweets to the wiki, but could use blog post type summaries. #BCed ||
 * esm104 || 20:02 || #bced ah ok very cool ||
 * MrReidWSS || 20:02 || RT @MrReidWSS: @MrWejr Do you know of any high schools that do this also? Giving Students CHOICES on Weds that you mentioned? #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 20:02 || @esm104 The province of British Columbia Education #bced ||
 * misssball || 20:01 || @davidwees Thanks for moderating. Did you get volunteers to summarize? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 20:01 || @esm104 #BCed = Hashtag for people wanting to talk about British Columbia Education issues. ||
 * HHG || 20:01 || @plnaugle Thx - love the concept! @bandlady planning one for my daughter's school. And sons' school does similar - passion projects. #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 20:01 || #BCeD PL takeaways: Personalization is happening already, but is easier in some subjects than others. Evolution of assessment is key. ||
 * misssball || 20:01 || @davidwees "personalization" by Google, FB, etc reminds me of Minority Report #BCed ||
 * soltauheller || 20:01 || @MrWejr @davidwees me too, but these conversations are very similar to other chats I have been to.Want to see people coming back #bced ||
 * esm104 || 20:01 || #bced hey all just wondering what the purpose of this hashtag is? ||
 * FlipFlopMath || 20:00 || Students explore number sense/computation with Flip Flop Teacher Toolkit http://t.co/iA1pEPF #mathchat #edchat #elemchat #BCed #Firstgrade ||
 * davidwees || 20:00 || Thanks for coming out everyone. We'll try and make these chats more regular. #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 20:00 || @MrWejr Do you know of any high schools that do this also? #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 20:00 || AGREED!!! RT @MrWejr: @davidwees thanks for all your work for #BCed David! ||
 * librarymall || 20:00 || Thanks @davidwees @mrwejr for moderating an amazing conversation. Gracias to all. #BCed ||
 * soltauheller || 20:00 || Thank you to everyone here tonight-made me think more than type-which is good! #bced ||
 * MakeaFuture || 20:00 || Bonus Job Alert! Greater Victoria School District hiring a Baseball Pitching Instructor Apply at http://bit.ly/mSqMR3 #bced #cdnbaseball ||
 * okmbio || 25T20 || @millerblair @pmacoun @veritasium in flipped model more time ot address misconceptions, students have more processing time #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:59 || The archive of the #BCed chat will be up as soon as I can get the formatting right. See http://bced.wikispaces.com in 30 min or so. #BCed ||
 * HHG || 19:59 || Parents get to know each other. Staff have more context around students. Build relationships and trust... #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:59 || @soltauheller @davidwees is there anything that makes education in BC unique? I like the ideas from outside... so many great thoughts #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:59 || why we still need teachers: discussions about opposing views; devil's advocate; get the facts and details #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:58 || Thanks everyone... #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:58 || Love the Identity Day too! Thx for bringing it up! I also think about having virtual "family" pages - place to share bigger picture... #bced ||
 * soltauheller || 19:58 || @davidwees maybe will make it a more unique chat? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:58 || Check out the #BCed wiki to keep up with our chats. http://bced.wikispaces.com Submit topic suggestions there for next time. ||
 * tony_mack || 19:58 || RT @pmacoun: Personalised Learning should mean students are playing their own game, not someone else's. #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:58 || @okmbio Thanks Carolyn I will share it out to our district teachers here in #sd36 #BCed I saw the tts who started flipping @iste so cool! ||
 * plnaugle || 19:58 || Wish I could have had more options in HS but because I was on college track, all course work was pre-determined. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:58 || Giving Students CHOICES | Connected Principals http://bit.ly/eRTx5p #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:58 || Not my area of passion, sorry. [I kid, I kid...] RT @davidwees: Could a couple of people volunteer to summarize the discussion? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:57 || @soltauheller We went with what people asked for this time, but we can make the process more transparent next time. #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:57 || thanks all for a great discussion. Looking forward to the next one. #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:57 || @soltauheller are there topics that you have in mind? #bced ||
 * symphily || 19:57 || @davidwees Maybe depends on the personalization? Part of process should include critical reflexivity, & can't do that in isolation [ #BCed ] ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:57 || @remi_collins I'd have to agree. it's great to hear different perspectives #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:56 || Could a couple of people volunteer to summarize the discussion from tonight? #BCed ||
 * plnaugle || 19:56 || @MrWejr Blogging is a good way for students to talk about their learning. Can be video, audio, or traditional blog. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:56 || @davidwees bi-weekly for now for me #bced ||
 * soltauheller || 19:56 || @davidwees perhaps if we discuss topics more specific to BCed? #bced ||
 * smaloff || 19:56 || As Resource Tchr, refining class profile discussions in Sept! > focus on sharing formative assessment info across curric #bced @davidwees ||
 * millerblair || 19:56 || @okmbio How do you deal w/ confronting the misconceptions that @pmacoun mentioned? Have you seen the research & videos by @veritasium #bced ||
 * 70bmoore || 19:56 || RT @davidwees: Math in the real world: Trees http://t.co/IFzVONg #math #mathchat #edchat #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:55 || @grammasheri Good idea. #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:55 || explore the world through the eyes of student bloggers = 1 way how to find passions #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:55 || RT @darcymullin: @devinpage1 or follow people you disagree with so that you are always questioning your paradigm. #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:55 || @HHG Start with this and see what you think. http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/974 #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:55 || RT @darcymullin: @devinpage1 or follow people you disagree with so that you are always questioning your paradigm. #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:55 || @davidwees I think there would be real value in bringing the BC edutweeps out on a regular basis. If not weekly, surely monthly. #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:55 || @cabbotstrails I'm putting together monthly "DPAC Dialogue" nights - this is one of the topics I wanted to include. #bced ||
 * ElevatedMath || 19:55 || @davidwees Force myself to interact with those smarter than me! #BCed ||
 * MaryAnnReilly || 19:55 || @HHG @plnaugle #BCED helping learners explore, experiment, PLAY a lot heighten curiosities. Seeing patterns in our work, points to passions. ||
 * darcymullin || 19:55 || @davidwees I say yes. I love talking to other #bced ucators. ||
 * remi_collins || 19:55 || i think so, especially seeing how it is not hust limited to BC. Great to have outside input on our questions @davidwees #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:54 || RT @Mcoaty1: Model and communicate (to the kids) how you personalize your own learning #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:54 || @HHG @plnaugle encouraging reflection about strengths and interests... and not putting them down or choosing for them #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:54 || Model and communicate (to the kids) how you personalize your own learning #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:54 || Another question unrelated to personalized learning: Do you think we can sustain these #BCed chats on a weekly basis? ||
 * Steve_Collis || 19:54 || @pmacoun #bced Personalised learning to its furthest extreme with this experimental High School course - http://bit.ly/ofe6yr ||
 * okmbio || 19:54 || @librarymall you can check my You tube channel http://t.co/EcwpuZI #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:54 || @darcymullin Thanks! there is a ton of resources and i'm excited to hear about it being done in BC! #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:53 || See a problem. If we personalize learning, do we run the risk of isolating students from opposing views? http://bit.ly/pCKGVe #BCed ||
 * HHG || 19:53 || @librarymall As parent, the conversations with kids' teachers are invaluable. Often in casual chats, made huge realizations! #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 19:53 || @devinpage1 or follow people you disagree with so that you are always questioning your paradigm. #bced ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:53 || RT @plnaugle: Are you about differentiated instruction or differentiated learning? BOTH! #BCed ||
 * tantwy || 19:53 || The BC health sector talks about "nothing about me, without me" as a motto 4 patients as partners. Can that apply in education sector? #bced ||
 * ElevatedMath || 19:53 || @davidwees Not to lecture from notes. It removes me from contact with the students - de-personalizes the classroom. #BCed ||
 * plnaugle || 19:53 || What do the grades you earned in HS mean in your life today? Do you remember your grades or your learning (or lack of)? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:53 || Thank you everyone. That was a very enjoyable hour. #bced ||
 * devinpage1 || 19:52 || @davidwees Gr8 question! Step 1: Tailor your followers/followees in Twitter to your needs & interests. #BCed ||
 * MaryAnnReilly || 19:52 || @davidwees #BCed 1 way I personalize my learning is to develop ideas by learning from a wide range of disciplines, POVs, and people. ||
 * michelina_15 || 19:52 || RT @pmacoun: Personalised Learning needs to take place in the context of engaging real world problems with multiple points of entry. #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:52 || @plnaugle Sometimes hard for kids to know their passions, yes? How do we help them? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:52 || RT @plnaugle: Are you about differentiated instruction or differentiated learning? #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:52 || @tuchodi they can be a useful supplement, just not a replacement. #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:52 || Twitter! RT @davidwees Question: How can you personalize YOUR education? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:52 || RT @misssball: I think Ss should have time to explore their interests a mile deep. I don't think we should make them choose destiny.#BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:52 || Be a leader & model it yourself. RT @davidwees: Question: How can you personalize YOUR education? #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:52 || Quick tip: be on top of trimming & adding to Twitter follows & RSS subscriptions RT @davidwees How can you personalize YOUR education? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:51 || How does the ideas of Montessori fit into personalized learning? #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:51 || Both teachers go into next year knowing my kids and building on relationships (with them AND me). Huge value-add to personalization! #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:51 || Essential! RT @grammasheri: @MrReidWSS seems like we could transition to different grading system through student buy-in #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:51 || Doing it right now RT @davidwees: Question: How can you personalize YOUR education? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:51 || RT @librarymall: @okmbio Do you have write up about flipping your class? Would love 2 hook you up with other science teachers #bced <-me too ||
 * davidwees || 19:51 || @earlsamuelson Yeah, and I'm hoping to work on mastery learning while the computations are still required by IB to be learned. #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:51 || @MrReidWSS seems like we could transition to different grading system through student buy-in #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:51 || Are you about differentiated instruction or differentiated learning? #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:50 || @MrWejr Yep and yep #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:50 || @zzsu @davidwees I think Ss should have time to explore their interests a mile deep. I don't think we should make them choose destiny.#BCed ||
 * MaryAnnReilly || 19:50 || @davidwees #BCed Thinking about how I will apply the idea of personalization to prof learning practices w/ teachers & admins. ||
 * earlsamuelson || 19:50 || @davidwees ......that independent exploration adds to the personalization #BCed ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:50 || @darcymullin Math learning stations ->Each station covers one math strand. Tchr directs first, then stud start to take resp #bced ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:50 || #bced I'm going to do MORE small group/individual instruction beyond just reading and writing. Add more differentiated learning groups. ||
 * HHG || 19:50 || Love the idea of "looping" - both my boys will have their teachers for second year in Sept. Split classes, Montesorri. Real +ve! #bced ||
 * connectaschool || 19:50 || RT @davidwees: The IB Middle years and primary years programs are awesome places to start with personalized education. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:50 || Question: How can you personalize YOUR education? #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:50 || @librarymall check out the #flipclass hashtag. I think they have a regular discussion. Also there is a ton of youtube videos. #bced ||
 * devinpage1 || 19:50 || One of those stations was a tech piece. Diff article to research online ea. wk. You could tailor the questions to needs of learner. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:50 || @tuchodi @grammasheri @darcymullin have you seen the videos??? my students were bored #bced ||
 * okmbio || 19:50 || @davidwees @pmacoun I love talking flip, it has openned many doors that were locked shut for me #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:49 || Love that people from all over are participating in #BCed. ||
 * pmacoun || 19:49 || Last thought: Personalised Learning needs to take place in the context of engaging real world problems with multiple points of entry. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:49 || @MrReidWSS we have to help spread the word about the power of AFL #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:49 || @darcymullin @MrWejr @pmacoun vid lessons (Khan) R a small part of the flipped classroom. Need conversations abt work in classroom. #BCed ||
 * JacintaCorpuz || 19:49 || RT @bobneuf: #BCed thought: everything we do from the moment we wake is a choice, even compliance. Teach students to understand choices. #teachhumans1st ||
 * tantwy || 19:49 || @tuchodi @HHG @MrWejr smart and humble. #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:49 || @okmbio Do you have write up about flipping your class? I would love to hook you up with other science teachers in #sd36 #bced ||
 * MaryAnnReilly || 19:49 || @monk51295's "be you" situates personalized learning in a profound way & unsettled the idea of school. http://t.co/XEbfMeZ #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:49 || I'm going to use a toolbox approach for math computations for kids & find ways for them to explore own areas in #math. #BCed #mathchat ||
 * grammasheri || 19:48 || The kids I taught in first grade and again in sixth grade still come back to visit :) #bced ||
 * cabbotstrails || 19:48 || #bced personalized learning is like amazon recommendations for school -right content to right student at right time ||
 * pmacoun || 19:48 || @okmbio Can see that being effective way to teach High School Science. My experience in Math class is that it leads to misconeptions. #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:48 || @remi_collins Looping works when you have a confident teacher with a variety of approached in their instructional suitcase + patience #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:48 || If we want 2 move away from marks & grading, teachers can't make this decision. Parents & kids are conditioned & want them Ministy too #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:48 || YES! RT @darcymullin: @HHG we need to be transparent with parents and educate them as well. they were taught "old school" #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 19:48 || @devinpage1 I have seen teachers use centres at the primary level to spend one on one time with kids and personalize what they need. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:48 || We have 10 minutes left. Can you find any changes in your own practice that you can take away from this conversation? #BCed ||
 * soltauheller || 25T19 || @coatsea @davidwees should we leave it up to luck - in some dist. amount/quality of tech is left to that #bced ||
 * tantwy || 19:47 || At some point this becomes a problem "@plnaugle: @tantwy Many students learn to be good at "school" instead of great at "learning". #BCed" ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:47 || #bced Personal learning is questioning everything you do now and changing what needs to change. Not being afraid to let go of what you know. ||
 * remi_collins || 19:47 || Another piece that I have not seen yet tonight is peer -assessment and teaching. Another perspective, another way of seeing things #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:47 || RT @tuchodi: @HHG @MrWejr I had the same teacher for 3 years in a row in elementary. Split classs - she was fabulous. She's why I as so smart today #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:47 || RT @LirenmanLearns: #bced If PLOs are standard outcomes does it matter how you teach them - the plo doesn't change? What's making PL so tough to swallow? ||
 * davidwees || 19:47 || @okmbio @pmacoun I'd love it if you could share that experience in more depth. Have some interested teachers here. #BCed ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:47 || @grammasheri @hhg I've seen great examples of looping. Great way to build positive learning climate. #bced ||
 * devinpage1 || 19:47 || Observed a teacher who planned diff. stations (4 stations/week). One station was 1-on-1 Q&A w/teacher. Personalized learning every wk. #BCed ||
 * tuchodi || 19:47 || @HHG @MrWejr I had the same teacher for 3 years in a row in elementary. Split classs - she was fabulous. She's why I as so smart today #bced ||
 * SheilaSpeaking || 19:47 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr Re: reading "problems": Consider basic skills, but also context, meaningful connections = PL #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:46 || Yes I think so RT @plnaugle: @MrReidWSS Is this what you were referring to when you mentioned grading parents http://bit.ly/eQabOg #BCed ||
 * coatsea || 19:46 || @davidwees #BCed If teachers & students are lucky enough 2 have accessible tech,exciting possibilities! Online global projects, epals, Skype ||
 * okmbio || 19:46 || @pmacoun AP bio and bio 12, flipped last year and students loved it to death, it changed my teaching world #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:46 || @MrReidWSS Is this what you were referring to when you mentioned grading parents http://bit.ly/eQabOg #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:46 || @hhg we call it looping in the states; it's one way to build and keep relationships #bced ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:46 || #bced If PLOs are standard outcomes does it matter how you teach them - the plo doesn't change? What's making PL so tough to swallow? ||
 * RogueTeaching || 19:46 || RT @bbeairsto: @davidwees Tech can animate a good idea, but Tech is not itself the good idea - and it can also animate bad ideas. #BCed ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:46 || #bced thanks everyone for the great discussion, it's now family movie time. Looking forward to more next time! ||
 * earlsamuelson || 19:46 || @davidwees I think tech allows students to take an idea and explore much more than would otherwise be possible #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:46 || RT @darcymullin: Woohoo! Agreed. RT @plnaugle: @HHG Schools need to run an #Identity Day each year so that each child's passion is identitfied. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:45 || @HHG yeah... also called "looping"... can be very powerful with effective teachers #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:45 || @plnaugle Yes, that is where i have been trying to more more to is PBL. Students need to be resp for their own learning #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:45 || @MrWejr I think Khan has a place, but his role is not a saviour #bced. ||
 * MrWejr || 19:45 || RT @pmacoun: @okmbio What grade do you teach? I tried flipping in Math 7 class and was horrified by how little they learned from the videos. #bced ||
 * AJBianco || 19:45 || RT @stumpteacher: Gotta run but stop by my #rscon3 session on Student Driven Learning this Saturday night. #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:45 || @plnaugle Agree, creating products is vital. The assessment of the product doesn't need be same for all stud. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:45 || @smirkyh but is grading not standardized? How do we personalize learning while only using standardized assessments? #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:44 || tchrs of gifted students know that strategies work for all; "low" students often improve in "skills" when allowed to create and solve #bced ||
 * tantwy || 19:44 || Great chat at #bced on what personalized learning in BC schools really means. ||
 * misssball || 19:44 || @davidwees Tech plays a big part if the individual chooses it to. We must remember that tech is a norm for Ss. Ts adopting as they go #BCed ||
 * HHG || 19:44 || @MrWejr can't remember who, but someone here talking about "rolling" with his class. Moved from one grade to next w/students for 3yrs. #bced ||
 * symphily || 19:44 || RT @plnaugle: @HHG We need to start helping students build their PLN based on their passions. #BCed ||
 * symphily || 19:44 || RT @MrWejr: @darcymullin totally agree.... not a Khan fan... more of a Kohn fan. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:44 || @mrjtyler Agree. We can't prescribe technology for kids. #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:44 || Woohoo! Agreed. RT @plnaugle: @HHG Schools need to run an #Identity Day each year so that each child's passion is identitfied. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:44 || RT @bbeairsto: @davidwees Tech can animate a good idea, but Tech is not itself the good idea - and it can also animate bad ideas. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:44 || @okmbio What grade do you teach? I tried flipping in Math 7 class and was horrified by how little they learned from the videos. #bced ||
 * smirkyh || 25T19 || #bced grading does not have to change. Students need to understand where the grade is coming from. This is part of PL. ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:43 || @davidwees Technology can be utilized for PL. NWEA's MAP is one form of using assessments for PL http://bit.ly/nYXSC #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:43 || RT @mrjtyler: @davidwees technology has to play a role but the extent would be personalized to each student's needs/wants #bced ||
 * ElevatedMath || 19:43 || Creativity needs a teacher. Is the classroom nurturing this or not? #BCed ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:43 || @davidwees technology has to play a role but the extent would be personalized to each student's needs/wants #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:43 || @MrReidWSS Do marks have to be formal assessment or can they be authentic assessment based on a product? Stds need to create things. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:43 || RT @bbeairsto: @davidwees Tech can animate a good idea, but Tech is not itself the good idea - and it can also animate bad ideas. #BCed ||
 * HHG || 19:43 || @remi_collins Absolutely agree! When parents see signs of teacher truly "seeing" their kids, the trust skyrockets! #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:43 || @davidwees Tech can animate a good idea, but Tech is not itself the good idea - and it can also animate bad ideas. #BCed ||
 * Ceciliakrug || 19:43 || RT @davidwees: Math in the real world: Trees http://t.co/IFzVONg #math #mathchat #edchat #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:43 || @HHG we need to be transparent with parents and educate them as well. they were taught "old school" #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:42 || @HHG @davidwees And ideally, over time, *he* is being given the clearest picture of his gifts/challenges of all of you. #bced ||
 * okmbio || 19:42 || @pmacoun yes and no, in old model i went one speed and the whole class had to move with me, flipped model students move at own pace #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:42 || RT @mathheadinc: Beautiful math is interesting. If math is beautiful and interesting, then there is probably a use for it. #mathchat #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:42 || RT @mrwejr: @darcymullin totally agree.... not a Khan fan... more of a Kohn fan. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:42 || @HHG How old is your son? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:42 || RT @grammasheri: Grading must change -- maybe sts and tchrs plan goals; sts and tchrs assess projects not every day #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:42 || @davidwees The more I learn about and discuss my gifted/LD son's writing struggles with his teachers, the "fuller" picture we get. #bced ||
 * ElevatedMath || 19:42 || @davidwees What's missing in the equation is creativity. True creativity needs others to grow. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:42 || RT @grammasheri: Grading must change -- maybe sts and tchrs plan goals; sts and tchrs assess projects not every day #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:41 || What role does technology play, if any, in personalizing education? #BCed ||
 * janaslindsay || 19:41 || RT @stumpteacher: Gotta run but stop by my #rscon3 session on Student Driven Learning this Saturday night. #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:41 || Grading must change -- maybe sts and tchrs plan goals; sts and tchrs assess projects not every day #bced ||
 * kinzigerb || 19:41 || RT @davidwees: I'd like to see this formula used in education more often. Personalized + Engaging = Good learning. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:41 || @darcymullin totally agree.... not a Khan fan... more of a Kohn fan. #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 19:41 || So true...this needs to change!!! RT @plnaugle:Many students learn to be good at "school" instead of great at "learning". #BCed ||
 * plnaugle || 19:41 || @HHG We need to start helping students build their PLN based on their passions. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:41 || RT @lirenmanlearns: Does the grading system really have to change for pl or does how you grade have to change? #bced <-good question. ||
 * remi_collins || 19:41 || Love this. sitting in a hotel room in Banff with my dog at my feet having an educational coversation about #bced. Love it! ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:41 || @pmacoun I agree it is VERY problematic. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:40 || @mrreidwss Understood. I only have to do it 3 times a year. All I can say is the change in my students was miraculous #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:40 || @HHG Schools need to run an #Identity Day each year so that each child's passion is identitfied. #BCed ||
 * okmbio || 19:40 || @remi_collins @davidwees @pmacoun i think it one way to access master teachers when the one in class does not click with the learner #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:40 || @davidwees I think we need to help parents understand learning - so they can watch/describe examples of kids' strengths/weaknesses. #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:40 || Interesting take on grading: http://ow.ly/5NbHo #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:40 || @MrReidWSS Whoa. I disagree with grading parents, that just perpetuates the problem IMHO. #BCed ||
 * symphily || 19:40 || For me "personalizing learning" means encountering students as fundamentally unknowable. For ex. - http://t.co/HwMvp5z [ #BCed ] ||
 * librarymall || 19:40 || RT @plnaugle: @tantwy Many students learn to be good at "school" instead of great at "learning". #BCed ||
 * bobneuf || 19:40 || #BCed thought: everything we do from the moment we wake is a choice, even compliance. Teach students to understand choices. #teachhumans1st ||
 * HeatherKDaly || 19:40 || Yes, transliteracy education RT So more focus on simply gathering information by whatever means, not always traditional reading? #bced ||
 * coatsea || 19:40 || @HHG #bced I use interest inventories. Parents also fill out survey for me. Lots of informal assessing and formal assessments ||
 * darcymullin || 19:40 || @MrWejr @pmacoun be careful of Khan however...it is only one tool and is basically stand and deliver on youtube. #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:39 || @davidwees I read about a school somewhere recently that tried giving parents grades on their involvement in their kids edu. #BCed ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:39 || #bced you aren't told how to come up with your grades are you? I teach grade one so no grades, just levels to meet or exceed. ||
 * davidwees || 19:39 || Recommendation: Check out Kieran Egan's "Learning in depth" project as an example of personalized learning. http://www.ierg.net/LiD/ #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:39 || @okmbio If they want to learn that way and can then they should. But I think those students are the exception, not the norm #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:39 || @HHG "How do you get to know students?" Standarad High school scheduling makes that pretty tough. Too many! What are the options? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:39 || @soltauheller was a great idea... with bad implementation. Too much too fast. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:39 || @HHG It would be really helpful if parents could help share their kid's interests and passions as a starting place for inquiry. #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:38 || @pmacoun Being on semester - I have at least 8 times to produce marks...thats basically once every month. Makes no grades challenge #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:38 || @HHG we need healthy dialogue and trust, when parents feel the teacher "gets" their kid then a great partnership can start #bced ||
 * soltauheller || 19:38 || I think there was a real attempt at IL in the 90's with year 2000 document & primary program & it still falls on deaf ears #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:38 || @pmacoun @davidwees Indiv tchr grading is so subjective, so the measure of learning depends on tchr's policy #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:38 || @davidwees Yes, why don't we model it on things that already work? #BCed ||
 * symphily || 19:38 || RT @darcymullin: @davidwees averaging assessments should go away period...PL or not #bced ||
 * coatsea || 19:38 || @davidwees #BCed Enjoying posts and contemplating how best to use my six netbooks and 5 NOOKS in your equation Personalized + Engaging = GL ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:38 || Does the grading system really have to change for pl or does how you grade have to change? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:38 || RT @HHG: How do you get to know students well enough to personalize? How can parents participate and help? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:38 || RT @HHG: How do you get to know students well enough to personalize? How can parents participate and help? #bced ||
 * HHG || 19:37 || How do you get to know students well enough to personalize? How can parents participate and help? #bced ||
 * symphily || 19:37 || @davidwees @okmbio @stumpteacher Absolutely. I think this is where trust is built, not through "choice" and "competition". [ #BCed ] ||
 * plnaugle || 19:37 || @MrWejr I agree. Too much pressure to get "the grade" instead of get "the learning" leads to vals and sals, but I rather see passion. #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:37 || Learning it with 'em! RT @bbeairsto: Personalized Learning: self-regulation becomes new "basic skill." Anyone know how to teach that? #BCed ||
 * 19Pencils || 19:37 || RT @MrWejr: ANybody can teach the curriculum... how many can create a culture of learning in their classrooms? #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:36 || @mrreidwss I still give them a mark at the end of term. 85% is based on meeting learning outcomes and 15% is frm higher order thinking #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:36 || As Teacher Librarian I'm going to encourage TTs to take a chance and do AFL and try one aspect of PL/month #BCed ||
 * remi_collins || 19:36 || @okmbio @davidwees @pmacoun but if it is being sold as a panacea to everything then no. It is a way of presenting that will help some #bced ||
 * DawneKMcN || 19:36 || Yes!!! RT @davidwees: Does personalization of education mean our grading systems have to change? #BCed #abed #pwsd ||
 * okmbio || 25T19 || @davidwees @pmacoun @remi_collins but maybe this is how some kids want to learn, is that not personalized? #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 19:35 || @davidwees averaging assessments should go away period...PL or not #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:35 || The IB Middle years and primary years programs are awesome places to start with personalized education. #BCed ||
 * symphily || 19:35 || @okmbio @stumpteacher @davidwees Yes: Individualism through mass commodification. Tragic marketization of spectacle & difference. [ #BCed ] ||
 * smaloff || 19:35 || What does PL mean for learners with special needs? Does PL mean a truly inclusive classroom where ALL learning profiles are honored? #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:35 || eportfolio in august https://sites.google.com/site/epcoplearnspace/ct1 #bced ||
 * plnaugle || 19:35 || @tantwy Many students learn to be good at "school" instead of great at "learning". #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:35 || @pmacoun #bced How are you able to do that. I am facing an increasing number of times I need to produce grades. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:32 || @remi_collins Interesting. I agree. What about Khan Academy? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:32 || RT @pmacoun: @mrwejr Changing to a portfolio based assessment system and deciding to stop giving grades in my class started me along path to PL #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:31 || @plnaugle I think we know how but are constrained by curriculuim, budgets, etc #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:31 || PL =[[ student + interest (passion) / ±skills + guide] + academic survival skills] #bced http://ow.ly/5Nbuj ||
 * Jepson || 19:31 || RT @grammasheri: RT @wremme1: RT @MrWejr: ANybody can teach the curriculum... how many can create a culture of learning in their classrooms? #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:31 || @mrwejr Changing to a portfolio based assessment system and deciding to stop giving grades in my class started me along path to PL #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:31 || @misssball The MOE is waiting for input, the PTC seems to have made up their mind already. #BCed ||
 * plnaugle || 19:31 || Wish we could figure our how to let kids follow their passions and learn all needed lessons too. #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 19:31 || RT @pmacoun: @davidwees For a start Portfolios and ongoing feedback need to replace tests and grades. #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:31 || @symphily @stumpteacher @davidwees choice is fine, depending on how things ar structured in the class, useless without expectations #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:31 || @misssball The PTC published their version of personalized learning a while back. Some good stuff, lots of shady stuff IMHO. #BCed ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:31 || At elem level - give stud opt to voice opinion and reflect after assignments / assessments. Stud reflection turns to PL goals #bced ||
 * bobneuf || 19:31 || #BCed when people know why something is worth doing they will do the rest on their own time. ||
 * davidwees || 19:30 || Interesting point I'd like to bring up. I've seen virtually NO discussion of technology in our chat about personalized learning. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:30 || RT @stumpteacher: Gotta run but stop by my #rscon3 session on Student Driven Learning this Saturday night. #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:30 || @davidwees What is the PTC's take on it? Are they waiting for input from us? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:30 || @pmacoun @remi_collins kind of a standardized model of feedback? #bced ||
 * symphily || 19:30 || @stumpteacher @davidwees I dunno: I'm skeptical of the "choice" narrative. It arises from marketing, not epistemology or pedagogy. [ #BCed ] ||
 * pmacoun || 19:30 || Shouldn't teachers be focusing on teaching skills and leaving the content part up to the students (within limits)? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:30 || The PTC document suggested we should put kids in front of computers and continually assess their learning. Problematic, no? #BCed ||
 * remi_collins || 19:30 || that is the funadamental piece and required the most work RT @MrWejr: Let's start with changing the way we assess in September. #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:30 || Gotta run but stop by my #rscon3 session on Student Driven Learning this Saturday night. #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:29 || @LiamTheSaint Yeah, not easy to do away w/ altogether; but a change in emphasis may allow for a broader picture of ST's than %'s. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:29 || Let's start with changing the way we assess in September. #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:29 || @pmacoun I would not use tech for feedback, I would use it to remove barriers to their learning such as speech to text #bced ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:29 || power of choice works at all levels and is a great/safe way to start #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:29 || @bryanjack @earlsamuelson They do overall. I think if K12 changed, we'd quickly see change at post-secondary level also. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:28 || @plnaugle #bced = British Columbia Education ||
 * bryanjack || 19:28 || @earlsamuelson @davidwees Except universities (maybe not for entrance though) value the type of learner we're talking about creating. #bced ||
 * iitch_inc || 19:28 || RT @davidwees: Premise: knowledge is expanding at an ever accelerating rate. We need more specialization in K12 and less regurgitation. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:28 || @pmacoun it can help... and it can hurt... big time #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:27 || RT @stumpteacher: @davidwees Easiest way to implement personalized learning is starting with the power of choice. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:27 || @earlsamuelson I think that has an impact for sure. Kids need to know more about possible paths in the future. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:27 || @pmacoun we can do a little bit... but IMO this needs to change soon. SOme schools are using "pods" MA/Sc and ENG/SS #bced ||
 * earlsamuelson || 19:27 || @davidwees Personalized learning in high school setting would be governed by desired area of study at post-secondary....no? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 25T19 || Premise: knowledge is expanding at an ever accelerating rate. We need more specialization in K12 and less regurgitation. #BCed ||
 * stumpteacher || 25T19 || @davidwees Easiest way to implement personalized learning is starting with the power of choice. #bced ||
 * smaloff || 19:26 || PL = tremendous change leadership: formal and informal leaders aligned @ the classroom level right to Sr. Mgmt @ the district. #BCed #edchat ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:26 || @bbeairsto however its done it needs to be done early in life #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:26 || RT @grammasheri: Is flipped classroom personalized -or is it homework from the teacher (my kids won't have access); application in class by all #BCed ||
 * msokeeffe || 19:26 || Bingo! Let's make it happen pls! RT @davidwees: Does personalization of education mean our grading systems have to change? #BCed ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:26 || @MrWejr Agreed. So much of the learning consumption in schools is done via text...hence reading's value. #bced ||
 * okmbio || 19:26 || @grammasheri opens the door to more personalized learning students choose when, where, how to work with content, class time has choice #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:25 || What could we do in September to implement personalized learning in our classrooms? #BCed ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:25 || if students need to learn a specific plo does it matter how they get there? #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:25 || @davidwees @zzsu #BCed Yes! A mile deep and an inch wide, rather than vice versa (which is what you have to do with stand. test crses. ||
 * MrWejr || 19:25 || RT @davidwees: RT @zzsu: @davidwees does personalized mean depth as opposed to breadth? #BCed ||
 * remi_collins || 19:25 || @pmacoun @mrwejr if it is just a whiteboard used like an overhead or a laptop simply given with no instruction or thought then no #bced ||
 * cabbotstrails || 19:25 || @bbeairsto #bced lots of teachers already teach self-reg, planning, organizing and all the structures in so many classrooms ||
 * davidwees || 19:25 || RT @stumpteacher: @MrWejr True. Sad that most failing students in our schools stems from a reading "problem" #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:24 || @MrWejr True. Sad that most failing students in our schools stems from a reading "problem" #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:24 || @plnaugle #BCed = British Columbia Education. Welcome to join us if you like. #edchat ||
 * pmacoun || 19:24 || @bbeairsto In small steps, with lots of one on one guidance and feedback. Plenty of modeling and sharing of examples. #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:24 || @pmacoun @mrwejr tech is a tool that when used appropriately can aid/support/enhance a student's learning #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:24 || @stumpteacher it is a must skill... but ALL teachers should help teach reading... not just English teachers #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:24 || Shift emphasis away from measurement. #bced RT @LiamTheSaint:How do u change grading systems w/o changing foundation of Ed. in our society? ||
 * davidwees || 19:24 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr I think we are seeing a transfer of literacy from text only to a variety of modalities. #BCed ||
 * plnaugle || 19:24 || @grammasheri What's the hashtag #BCed stand for? ||
 * davidwees || 19:24 || @bbeairsto You certainly need to give students lots of opportunities to practice self-regulation. Very important skill today. #BCed ||
 * Edu_Trends || 19:24 || Should we start with why we should personalize education? #BCed http://bit.ly/oRKAqj ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:23 || @davidwees @MrWejr So more focus on simply gathering information by whatever means, not always traditional reading? #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:23 || @mrwejr Can technology help? I am leary of the techno fix. #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:23 || @okmbio Exactly, students reflection leading to some type of indiv goal setting, moving in the direction of PL #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:23 || @pmacoun #bced couldn't agree more. I am a much better teacher/facilitator in smaller classes. ||
 * cabbotstrails || 19:23 || @davidwees #bced http://bit.ly/pqW7jA http://bit.ly/o3jXgZ http://amzn.to/r46wOO some links to Rachel McAnallen ||
 * sfillner || 19:23 || #bced What I really enjoy about personalized learning is that I don't feel I am on a deadline. I feel I am helping facilitate at their pace. ||
 * lkneisz || 19:23 || RT @pmacoun: I also think that Personalised Learning needs more teacher contact time, not less. Smaller classes, not larger ones. #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 19:23 || @pmacoun true, particularly true for younger students #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:23 || For Personalized Learning, self-regulation becomes a new "basic skill." Anyone know how to teach that? #BCed ||
 * lkneisz || 19:23 || RT @pmacoun: What about assessment practices? I can't see real Personalised Learning happening without a change in assessment. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:23 || @stumpteacher reading is something we work on throughout our lives... no? #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:23 || @mrwejr So is it possible to really make learning personal when you teach 200 students or are we just fooling ourselves? #bced ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:23 || In my Aus experience criteria were met + or - and marks not important. not yet meet, meet, or exceed progression points - few marks #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:23 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr For those of us who find reading easy, technology isn't going to help much. #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:23 || Have started telling my classes that feedback & marks are different: feedback helps you learn, grades are what I need to tell the govt #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:23 || Is flipped classroom personalized -or is it homework from the teacher (my kids won't have access); application in class by all #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:22 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr I see, for people who struggle learning how to decode characters, technology helping a lot. #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:22 || @davidwees if grades are based on the students ability to meet certain outcomes they should be more authentic. #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:22 || @davidwees I think a bigger focus on pbl where Ss can "cross-polinate" curricula would make it personalized + engaging #bced ||
 * misssball || 19:22 || @davidwees I think a bigger focus on pbl where Ss can "cross-polinate" curricula would make it personalized + engaging #bced ||
 * okmbio || 19:22 || @pmacoun but now you have time to do this in class, you can teacher these transferable skills (reflection, goal setting etc) #bced ||
 * okmbio || 19:22 || @pmacoun but now you have time to do this in class, you can teacher these transferable skills (reflection, goal setting etc) #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:22 || @remi_collins @davidwees Letter grades may not reflect learning. Stud becoming aware of own strengths / concerns would be a start .. #BCed ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:22 || @remi_collins @davidwees Letter grades may not reflect learning. Stud becoming aware of own strengths / concerns would be a start .. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:22 || RT @zzsu: @davidwees does personalized mean depth as opposed to breadth? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:22 || RT @zzsu: @davidwees does personalized mean depth as opposed to breadth? #BCed ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:22 || @davidwees @MrWejr Really? You see reading as becoming less critical? #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:22 || @davidwees @MrWejr Really? You see reading as becoming less critical? #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:21 || @davidwees Traditional grading does not have a place. Is learning is personalized so to should feedback/grades/progress. #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:21 || @davidwees Traditional grading does not have a place. Is learning is personalized so to should feedback/grades/progress. #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:21 || We can't have personalized learning if students haven't had the chance to learn how to learn by our ed system. #BCed ||
 * librarymall || 19:21 || We can't have personalized learning if students haven't had the chance to learn how to learn by our ed system. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:21 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr It's critical in today's world, but may be less critical in future. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:21 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr It's critical in today's world, but may be less critical in future. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:21 || @bryanjack "Invert time spent marking with time spent talking & planning " <- I like this. We give "marking" way too much credit. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:21 || @bryanjack "Invert time spent marking with time spent talking & planning " <- I like this. We give "marking" way too much credit. #bced ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:21 || Student contact time is important but isn't the quality of that time more important than the quantity? #bced ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:21 || Student contact time is important but isn't the quality of that time more important than the quantity? #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:21 || @Lohrfehr Its not just the student at the center, its the learning goal for the student that has to be at the center. #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 19:21 || BOOM! RT @remi_collins: I think PL starts with good formative assessment.It doesn't matter how the info presented if assessment stinks #bced ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:21 || RT @remi_collins: A lot of amazing teachers are doing PL in their classes every day. #bced Totally Agree! ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:21 || RT @remi_collins: A lot of amazing teachers are doing PL in their classes every day. #bced Totally Agree! ||
 * sfillner || 19:20 || RT @davidwees: Math in the real world: Trees http://t.co/IFzVONg #math #mathchat #edchat #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:20 || I'd love to see averaging of assessments disappear, for example. #BCed ||
 * sfillner || 19:20 || RT @davidwees: Math in the real world: Trees http://t.co/IFzVONg #math #mathchat #edchat #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:20 || I'd love to see averaging of assessments disappear, for example. #BCed ||
 * remi_collins || 19:20 || We need to work on better identifying learning needs of students. More in-class support time is needed to help with that #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:20 || We need to work on better identifying learning needs of students. More in-class support time is needed to help with that #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:20 || YEs Please!!!! RT @davidwees: Does personalization of education mean our grading systems have to change? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:20 || YEs Please!!!! RT @davidwees: Does personalization of education mean our grading systems have to change? #BCed ||
 * msokeeffe || 19:20 || Why personalize? Bc edu can't be done to you & you are not blank slate. Learning must be purposeful, inquisitive, & meaningful. #bced ||
 * msokeeffe || 19:20 || Why personalize? Bc edu can't be done to you & you are not blank slate. Learning must be purposeful, inquisitive, & meaningful. #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:20 || @davidwees @MrWejr True. But is that not a "must" skill? #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:20 || @davidwees @MrWejr True. But is that not a "must" skill? #bced ||
 * mrsenorhill || 19:20 || @davidwees Yes. I think feedback and creations could replace them, but I'm also thinking small here. #bced ||
 * mrsenorhill || 19:20 || @davidwees Yes. I think feedback and creations could replace them, but I'm also thinking small here. #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:20 || RT @remi_collins: A lot of amazing teachers are doing PL in their classes every day. I don't believe this is new concept, we just gave it a name #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:20 || @iste11 flippedclass.com teachers blew me out of the water ss arrive at school ready to apply knowledge they preload @ home w/ video #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:20 || RT @remi_collins: A lot of amazing teachers are doing PL in their classes every day. I don't believe this is new concept, we just gave it a name #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:20 || @iste11 flippedclass.com teachers blew me out of the water ss arrive at school ready to apply knowledge they preload @ home w/ video #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:20 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr Reading is a highly difficult skill. Nothing basic about it IMHO. #edchat #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:20 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr Reading is a highly difficult skill. Nothing basic about it IMHO. #edchat #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:20 || @okmbio In theory I agree. But students still need 2b taught how 2 learn from a video. How to take notes, know when they don't get it. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:20 || @okmbio In theory I agree. But students still need 2b taught how 2 learn from a video. How to take notes, know when they don't get it. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:20 || @okmbio the flipped model does not work for ALL students - it is a tool that will work for some #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:20 || @okmbio the flipped model does not work for ALL students - it is a tool that will work for some #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:20 || @davidwees letter grades and personalized learning do not go togethe, formative needed, cant have % based summative model #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:20 || Yes. RT @davidwees: Does personalization of education mean our grading systems have to change? #BCed ||
 * Lorfehr || 19:20 || RT @remi_collins: When students are involved in their learning, learn to take ownership, and know how to self-assess then we can start talking PL #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 19:20 || @pmacoun my experience with project based learning gave me more time to spend with kids that need it. #bced ||
 * malynmawby || 19:19 || aim for variety (pedagogy, tech, themes, etc) to allow Personalised Learning through the year; more achievable than PL every lesson #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:19 || @mrwejr @pmacoun More time with fewer students, and more time to plan. Invert time spent marking with time spent talking & planning #bced ||
 * sfillner || 19:19 || RT @mtechman: @davidwees to personalize, I'm giving more choice, putting students more in charge of seeking, evaluating, presenting #BCed ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:19 || @MrWejr @davidwees Reading a basic skill? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:19 || @cabbotstrails Got a link? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:19 || Do (traditional) grades even make sense in a personalized education system? #BCed ||
 * remi_collins || 19:19 || A lot of amazing teachers are doing PL in their classes every day. I don't believe this is new concept, we just gave it a name #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:19 || RT @remi_collins: I think PL starts with good fundamental formative assessment. It doesn't matter how great the info presented if assessment stinks #bced ||
 * Lorfehr || 19:19 || Is the learner at the center or is the lesson plan most important? Personalizing may mean keeping the learner as the focus #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:19 || Does personalization of education mean our grading systems have to change? #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:18 || RT @cabbotstrails: School Wide Enrichment Model by Renzulli & Reis -interesting contribution to discussion on Personalized Learning #bced ||
 * mrmadden77 || 19:18 || @davidwees Because it was good enough for us. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:18 || @pmacoun more time with teachers... HS teachers teach over 200 students - tough to form relationships #bced ||
 * bobneuf || 19:18 || Agreed. Motivation has to be present for practice to work. RT @davidwees: @stumpteacher @MrWejr skills out of context are meaningless #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:18 || You can really guide the culture of learning w/ assessment: create habit of personal responses to curriculum & areas requiring growth. #bced ||
 * sfillner || 19:18 || RT @davidwees: I'd like to see this formula used in education more often. Personalized + Engaging = Good learning. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:18 || Most people hated math (for example) when they went through school. Why then do we continue the same system of instruction? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:18 || @stumpteacher @davidwees are there actually "basic skills"? #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:18 || When students are involved in their learning, learn to take ownership, and know how to self-assess then we can start talking PL #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:18 || @remi_collins Agreed! #bced ||
 * PJ_Muncaster || 19:18 || RT @bbeairsto: "Personalized Learnng" is just a slogan. We have to bring meaning to it if it is to have any. #BCed ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 25T19 || #bced can't personalization in math start with open endedness? - show me what you know, tell me what you want to know ||
 * okmbio || 19:17 || @pmacoun I think the flipped class model allows for exactly that, more time to personalize in class #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:17 || RT @bbeairsto: PLOs are illustrative content for organizing themes. If the focus is on learning, not tests, they don't all have to be "ticked off." #BCed ||
 * anotherschwab || 19:17 || RT @MrWejr: ANybody can teach the curriculum... how many can create a culture of learning in their classrooms? #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:17 || @ pmacoun Class size is unlikely to change materially. To get more student contact time we have to restructure the lessons. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:17 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr You can personalize basic skills through customizing the context in which they are learned. #BCed ||
 * cabbotstrails || 19:17 || School Wide Enrichment Model by Renzulli & Reis would be an interesting contribution to the discussion on Personalized Learning #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:17 || @mcoaty1 I have found the hardest part is helping them figure out what they need to figure out :-) #bced ||
 * grammasheri || 19:17 || RT @wremme1: RT @MrWejr: ANybody can teach the curriculum... how many can create a culture of learning in their classrooms? #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 25T19 || @davidwees @MrWejr Agreed but I am thinking of basics math skills/reading/etc. Must be in context but still must be there. Yes? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:16 || WHy do I teach similar science curric in grade 5 as I did for grade 9? SHould be a focus on process #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 19:16 || I think PL starts with good fundamental formative assessment. It doesn't matter how great the info presented if assessment stinks #bced ||
 * wremme1 || 19:16 || RT @MrWejr: ANybody can teach the curriculum... how many can create a culture of learning in their classrooms? #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:16 || #BCed participant tonight @LiamtheSaint was a part of another great discussion of the future of Ed w/ @drgarcia's class http://t.co/L5OXlgl ||
 * mentormadness || 19:16 || RT @pmacoun: I also think that Personalised Learning needs more teacher contact time, not less. Smaller classes, not larger ones. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:16 || RT @pmacoun: I also think that Personalised Learning needs more teacher contact time, not less. Smaller classes, not larger ones. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:16 || I also think that Personalised Learning needs more teacher contact time, not less. Smaller classes, not larger ones. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:16 || RT @bbeairsto: PLOs are illustrative content for organizing themes. If the focus is on learning, not tests, they don't all have to be "ticked off." #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:16 || @tantwy I would say the need to be updated... and decreased in number #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:15 || @stumpteacher @MrWejr "Basic skills" learned without context are nearly meaningless to kids. #BCed ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:15 || PLOs are illustrative content for organizing themes. If the focus is on learning, not tests, they don't all have to be "ticked off." #BCed ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:15 || @pmacoun Agree, it does depend on subject - for math stud could set personal goals after analyzing own data, student interest is key #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:15 || @MrWejr How do we weigh basic skills and passionate pursuits? #bced ||
 * Write_To_Learn || 19:15 || RT @bbeairsto: "Personalized Learnng" is just a slogan. We have to bring meaning to it if it is to have any. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:15 || I also think that Students need to be TAUGHT how to take charge of and reflect on their learning. They don’t do it naturally. #bced ||
 * ShirleyPWilson || 19:15 || RT @bbeairsto: Personalizing through Choice has to occur within the confines of the curriculum. Its not an invitation to do whatever you like. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:15 || ANybody can teach the curriculum... how many can create a culture of learning in their classrooms? #bced ||
 * malynmawby || 19:15 || @davidwees #BCed tasks and homework in diff. levels of difficulty; challenge to go as far as you can approach ||
 * bryanjack || 19:14 || @bobneuf Oh, we argue about it a lot! (He dates my sister: HS science teacher who has students write stories abt famous discoveries) #bced ||
 * zzsu || 19:14 || @davidwees online curric, ubiquitous access, pbl with personal choice of how to demonstrate learning, criterion assessment, mentors #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:14 || I'd like to see this formula used in education more often. Personalized + Engaging = Good learning. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:14 || We do have the curric as a focus but we have student passions and learning as a greater focus #bced ||
 * Edu_Trends || 19:14 || What does personalization look like in math class? I have some ideas... #BCed http://bit.ly/qSCGb5 ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:14 || IDS is a way to link student's passion to existing courses allowing them to personalize that learning #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:14 || @okmbio @Mcoaty1 @stumpteacher @librarymall Kids will learn more from understanding what science actually is. #BCed ||
 * tantwy || 19:14 || @MrWejr @pmacoun do plo's need to be current in other words reviewed often rather than on cycles? #bced ||
 * soltauheller || 19:14 || @bryanjack hard to compare but they did strip Gr1 math irp & it gives lots of freedom to teachers #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:13 || @mrwejr I think it depends somewhat on the subject. I teach Math. Most of my learning outcomes need a goodly amount of time. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:13 || @okmbio @Mcoaty1 @stumpteacher @librarymall Agree. Focus on the scientific method rather than science facts. #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:13 || @LiamTheSaint Agree with you there, Liam - not much to be done in French without those Mrs. Vandertamp verbs! #bced ||
 * Lorfehr || 19:13 || RT @bbeairsto: Personalizing through Choice has to occur within the confines of the curriculum. Its not an invitation to do whatever you like. #BCed ||
 * okmbio || 19:13 || @Mcoaty1 @stumpteacher @librarymall @davidwees in science inquiry based learning allows for this #bced ||
 * MissShuganah || 19:13 || @davidwees I turned out OK, too, but looking back, I had lousy K-5 except for 2nd and 5th grades. Our kids deserve better. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 25T19 || RT @bbeairsto: "Personalized Learnng" is just a slogan. We have to bring meaning to it if it is to have any. #BCed ||
 * silaswhite || 19:12 || RT @bbeairsto: "Personalized Learnng" is just a slogan. We have to bring meaning to it if it is to have any. #BCed ||
 * tantwy || 19:12 || @MrWejr I call that the infusion model rather than the let's implement a new project model. #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:12 || Realistically, if you stripped some (or lots) of th 'fundamentals' from SC9/10, you might have a more inspired bunch of senior SCI sts #bced ||
 * LiamTheSaint || 19:12 || In many courses, the need to have a strong central curriculum is there, because the knowledge itself is important. Not so in others. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:12 || @pmacoun true - is it possible to meet every PLO by the end of the year... or should would dive deeper into some? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:12 || @okmbio That's not the traditional definition of differentiation, but agree that fits personalization definition. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:12 || @okmbio I would argue that for real learning YES. But we also have to teach them how to play the university game. #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:11 || Personalizing through Choice has to occur within the confines of the curriculum. Its not an invitation to do whatever you like. #BCed ||
 * okmbio || 19:11 || @davidwees how so? in a differentiated classroom students are choosing their goals, not given goals by teacher #bced ||
 * tantwy || 19:11 || Personalized learning means basics 4 some things, tailored for others. Different learning styles\interests. Not every child is same. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:11 || RT @MrWejr: BC has the opportunity to show the world how powerful moving AWAY from standardization can be #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:11 || What does personalization look like in math class? I have some ideas... #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:11 || BC has the opportunity to show the world how powerful moving AWAY from standardization can be #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:11 || A friends is a (Geology) PhD ST who leans on the "fundamentals of science need to be drilled in before science happens" argument. #bced ||
 * bobneuf || 19:11 || RT @bryanjack: Personalization for me is shifting purpose of Ed toward learners discovering their own relationship to the world & plotting a course #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:11 || @Mcoaty1 @librarymall @davidwees They will rise to whatever expectations you set and achieve as much as you let them. #bced ||
 * danieljyoo || 19:11 || RT @davidwees: @okmbio I'd prefer each kid had individualized learning goals. #BCed ||
 * bobneuf || 19:11 || RT @Tarasee: Personalizing means being a bit courageous in the face of criticism from colleagues. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:10 || RT @mtechman: @davidwees to personalize, I'm giving more choice, putting students more in charge of seeking, evaluating, presenting #BCed ||
 * LirenmanLearns || 19:10 || when all children do not have to do the same thing at the same time we're moving in the right direction #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:10 || @mrwejr But the teacher does have to ensure students meet curricular demands by the end of the year. #bced ||
 * bobneuf || 19:10 || #BCed does providing a destination + allowing for alternate paths reflect true personalization? Do we all need to finish in the same place? ||
 * MrWejr || 19:10 || We have created more choice on Wednesday afternoons at our school. Tchrs teach whatever they want and students choose from options #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:10 || @stumpteacher @librarymall @davidwees When stud are given choices in content, they tend to take on more responsibility 4 learlning #bced ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:10 || @bbeairsto exactly, much of our work "personalizing" is trying to work "outside the box" we need to think as if there is no box at all #BCed ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:10 || "Personalized Learnng" is just a slogan. We have to bring meaning to it if it is to have any. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:10 || Not a single one of my teachers ever even knew I was interested in astronomy. We must communicate better. #BCed ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:10 || @MrWejr Life is personalized and therefore educating for it should be as well. #bced ||
 * mtechman || 19:10 || @davidwees to personalize, I'm giving more choice, putting students more in charge of seeking, evaluating, presenting #BCed ||
 * AgnesStawicki || 19:10 || Good discussion going on at #bced. ||
 * davidwees || 19:09 || I always wanted to be an astronaut when I grew up & studied astronomy all the way through school. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:09 || Has the term "personalized learning" caused eyes to roll? Really, there cannot be any other kind of learning. #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:09 || Personalization for me is shifting purpose of Ed toward learners discovering their own relationship to the world & plotting a course #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:09 || Personalizing - We could start with a few more student choices in content, style or depth where feasible - easier in some subjects. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:09 || RT @Tarasee: Personalizing means being a bit courageous in the face of criticism from colleagues. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:09 || @librarymall Agree on need to talk to kids more about their needs. #BCed ||
 * stumpteacher || 25T19 || @librarymall @davidwees Rather than talk to our students we need to talk with them. #bced ||
 * Tarasee || 19:08 || Personalizing means being a bit courageous in the face of criticism from colleagues. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:08 || If we want something to be successful in BC, don't give it a name #bced ||
 * Mcoaty1 || 19:08 || @okmbio Yes, giving stud project choices based on their academic needs is one way to personalize the learning experience #bced ||
 * librarymall || 19:08 || @davidwees We as educators need to give up our illusion of control in the classroom #BCed We need to talk to our ss more ||
 * davidwees || 19:08 || @okmbio I'd argue that differentiation assumes every kid has the same learning goals. #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:08 || projects and problems -- teacher modeling with choice and lead to student's own projects #BCed ||
 * mentormadness || 19:08 || RT @pmacoun: Personalised Learning should mean students are playing their own game, not someone else's. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:08 || @bbeairsto That's so true. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:07 || RT @bobneuf: #BCed we need to be mindful that personalized learning does not mean a teacher deciding what each student should be learning. ||
 * okmbio || 19:07 || @davidwees provide choices that allow for differentiation #bced ||
 * bryanjack || 19:07 || Most of the Eng/Soc teachers I know don't recoil at the mention of Personalization as much as math/sci. Is it just my school or wider? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:07 || @davidwees I think we start with assessment - personalizing the learning within the PLO's #bced ||
 * bbeairsto || 19:07 || @davidwees "Why personalize?" Beause the system is inherently impersonal and batch oriented and we need to push back on that. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:07 || @okmbio Don't forget the #BCed hashtag for this chat. :) ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:07 || In my room personalized learning is giving kids the destination but not the turn by turn directions. #bced ||
 * LiamTheSaint || 19:07 || In the current structure, there's only a limited amount that can be done So the question is how much and how can the structure change? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:06 || RT @bobneuf: #BCed we need to be mindful that personalized learning does not mean a teacher deciding what each student should be learning. ||
 * MrWejr || 19:06 || @intrepidteacher totally agree - I finished my masters and THEN started to personalize #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:06 || @intrepidteacher So much of my learning has happened since I took control of it for myself. #BCed ||
 * bobneuf || 19:06 || #BCed we need to be mindful that personalized learning does not mean a teacher deciding what each student should be learning. ||
 * pmacoun || 19:06 || Personalised Learning should mean students are playing their own game, not someone else's. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:06 || @okmbio Good point. We can't teach for our past, we teach for their future. #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:06 || @mrjtyler exactly - memorizing is just borrowing someone else's learning #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:05 || If we agree that personalized learning is necessary, what steps can we take today within our current system? #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:05 || Hoping one of my students @liamthesaint is able to join us tonight. #bced He made this http://bit.ly/jLKaL0 & generally says smart stuff. ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:05 || @mrjtyler @MrWejr @davidwees Memorizing facts is not learning. It is retention and regurgitation. #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:05 || @pmacoun totally agree... with a focus on testing and worksheets (which are standardized with answer sheets) - difficult 2 personalize #bced ||
 * intrepidteacher || 19:05 || @davidwees I agree, but I learned to personalize it for myself when I got out of school and that is when I actually started learning. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 19:05 || @davidwees For a start Portfolios and ongoing feedback need to replace tests and grades. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:04 || RT @Tarasee: Because we are persons and not cogs. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:04 || @bryanjack Agree. This is already doable outside of math & science fairly easily. #BCed ||
 * Tarasee || 19:04 || Because we are persons and not cogs. #bced ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:04 || @MrWejr @davidwees I think there is still confusion between learning and memorizing facts...when this happens then it isn't personal #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:04 || RT @pmacoun: What about assessment practices? I can't see real Personalised Learning happening without a change in assessment. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:04 || @davidwees But did you turn out the way you did as a result of your education or in spite of it? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:04 || We see personalized learning happening more in the non-provincial exam courses... no? #bced ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:04 || Depending on your situation, there is often latitude if you make it. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:04 || @pmacoun Agree completely. Personalized learning suggests personalized assessment. What does that look like? #BCed ||
 * grammasheri || 19:04 || RT @davidwees: @MrWejr Good question. We need to lighten the load on prescribed curriculum. #BCed ||
 * bryanjack || 19:03 || I think there is plenty of latitude across (HS) English curric for personalization - load of science & math seems to need streamlining #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:03 || Devil's advocate here for a sec: My education was never "personalized", and I turned out fine. Why bother? #BCed ||
 * MrWejr || 19:03 || @stumpteacher the plan is to remove some of the curricular outcomes so there is more flexibility for teachers, students #bced ||
 * mrjtyler || 19:03 || @davidwees or do we start with making learning personal? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:02 || RT @MrWejr: @davidwees I think all learning is personalized - can you actually learn without it being personalized? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:02 || @davidwees I think all learning is personalized - can you actually learn without it being personalized? #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 19:02 || @davidwees We have to personalize education to engage students and make the learning relevant and meaningful to them. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:02 || @MrWejr Good question. We need to lighten the load on prescribed curriculum. #BCed ||
 * superkiddos || 19:02 || RT @MrWejr: "No student has ever been rewarded or punished into excellence." http://bit.ly/opM19r by @stevereifman #bced #edchat ||
 * stumpteacher || 19:02 || @MrWejr White space? #bced ||
 * MrWejr || 19:01 || So is the "white space" in the curriculum going to happen - that could be huge to help with personalized learning #bced ||
 * davidwees || 19:01 || Please make sure to include the hashtag #BCed in your tweets. ||
 * davidwees || 19:00 || Should we start with why we should personalize education? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:00 || @stumpteacher We'd welcome your input. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 19:00 || Tonight's #BCed chat topic is: What should personalized learning look like in our schools? @MrWejr and myself are moderators. ||